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How to Catch Bull Redfish in the Bay from Shore
Legendary surfcaster “Crazy” Alberto Knie preaches the idea of fishing “non-human” hours when chasing trophies. While everyone else is asleep in their beds dreaming of screaming drags and bent rods, you are living it. So, years ago when I first found myself in the middle of the marsh at 3 a.m., covered in a cloud of mosquitos and knee-deep in muck…
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Parker 230 Coastal Elite: Right Sized
March 24, 2026
Just what is the perfect sized boat for fishing rockfish the Chesapeake tributaries,  multispecies angling at the CBBT, and everything in-between? Something that can take you everywhere from creeks…
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Severn River Fishing Spots
March 22, 2026
The Severn River offers sheltered waters with extensive structure and lots of fishing opportunity for days when going out ro open Bay hotspots like the Bay Bridge or Thomas Point is a no-go. Much of…
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Ask an Expert: Captain Jason Yost of Custom Tides Guide Service
March 19, 2026
This month we talk with Captain Jason Yost, who specializes in light tackle and fly fishing in southeast Virginia’s saltwater and marsh systems. Captain Jason of Custom Tide Guide Service…
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Offshore Fishing and Weather: Sirius Decisions
June 13, 2025
Presented by Sirius XM Marine Once you’ve been bitten by the offshore fishing bug you’ll lie awake in bed at night, thinking about how you can make the next trip happen. You’ll sit in your office…
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Fishing at Holland Island: Waiting for a Storm
June 11, 2025
Holland Island (Site 1, Chart 1) was once a thriving watermen’s community at the northern end of the Tangier Sound. Stephen White’s two-story house was still standing on the edge of the badly eroding…
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Yamaha Helm Master EX Wireless Controller: Go Remote
June 9, 2025
Tired of being tied to the helm? The Yamaha Helm Master EX wireless controller lets you run the boat with a remote. What’s the one problem with controlling your boat via joystick? You have to…
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Kinetic Potential: Hone Your Topwater Fishing Skills
June 8, 2025
Few things get an angler’s adrenaline flowing like a topwater plug under assault. The strike of a surface ambush takes place at the junction between water and air, where you can see, feel, and hear…
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Tideline 365: More Power
June 7, 2025
It’s been a few years since we took a gander at the Tideline 365 (to see the original review hit Tideline 365 Offshore Boat Review: Sink Your Claws Into This), a super high-end custom powercat that’s…
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What to Look for in a Tow Vehicle for Boats
June 5, 2025
Whatever make and model tow vehicle you use to haul Mom’s Mink down the highway, chances are that you had the truck before you had the boat. Or maybe when you bought that tow vehicle, you just…
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